Baked Pears with Berries and Honey
A simple and elegant dessert of tender baked pears with juicy berries and a drizzle of honey, offering a naturally sweet, warm, and comforting flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears, halved and cored
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons chopped almonds or walnuts (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Halve and core the pears, then arrange them cut side up in the dish.
- In a bowl, mix honey, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Spoon the honey mixture evenly over the pears.
- Scatter berries around and over the pears.
- Dot with small pieces of butter.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until pears are tender and berries have released juices.
- Baste halfway through with juices from the dish.
- Remove, cool slightly, then garnish with nuts and mint if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe pears for best texture and sweetness.
- Frozen berries can be used without thawing.
- Replace butter with plant-based alternative for dairy-free version.
- Adjust honey depending on fruit sweetness.
- Serve with yogurt, cream, or ice cream for added richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
